Access all events: become a member of the Institute
Membership of IPM provides free access to all events, with exception of the IPM bi-annual conference and one-day masterclasses which offer a special members rate.
(Some events are available to non-members and charge a non-member registration fee.)
IPM Research Seminar
Place Research Seminar
Topic - TBC
Hybrid: Thursday 27th March 2025 | 3 - 5pm
(Business School, Manchester Metrpolititan University)
IPM Members: Free
IPM's research seminars are a chance for place researchers and academics to share the latest developments and findings from their work. It's a chance for practitioners and policy makers to hear the latest thinking on place, from big ideas like over-tourism, culture and atmosphere, and place partnerships to studies of real place interventions and activities. These sessions are always a great chance to be inspired and take learning back to the day job, whether you attend in person or online.
Masterclass
Place Marketing, Branding and Communication
Online: Wednesday 14th May 2025 | 11am
IPM Members: £100
Non - IPM Members £300
The masterclass will define place marketing and communication, share ideas and practices of effective place branding and explore their contribution to successful place leadership and transformation. You will join peers to examine different aspects of place communication in the physical and digital context, and hear from experts on effective practices and examples from across the sector. The Masterclass will cover key questions, such as:
- What is place communication and place marketing?
- What is the role of place branding and communications in building stronger place reputation?
- How does place branding build effective identity?
- What are the challenges and opportunities of place communication in the digital world?
- What does effective contemporary place branding practice look like?
IPM Research Seminar
Place Research Seminar
Topic - TBC
Hybrid: Thursday 12th June 2025 | 3 - 5pm
(Business School, Manchester Metrpolititan University)
IPM Members: Free
IPM's research seminars are a chance for place researchers and academics to share the latest developments and findings from their work. It's a chance for practitioners and policy makers to hear the latest thinking on place, from big ideas like over-tourism, culture and atmosphere, and place partnerships to studies of real place interventions and activities. These sessions are always a great chance to be inspired and take learning back to the day job, whether you attend in person or online.